When you learn to scuba dive or come with us on leisure dives, safety and fun is always our top priority.
We take seriously the responsibility of your life and well-being as our student or leisure diver. At the same time, we want you to have a great experience when you choose to dive with us.
Before any of our Instructors get the opportunity to teach you to scuba dive, or before any of our Divemasters get the opportunity to lead you on a leisure dive, we first of all have to feel comfortable in allowing our Instructors and Divemasters to take care of our own loved ones. That means, if we don’t trust our Instructors and Divemasters with our loved ones, they will not be qualified to teach or lead you.
Our Friendly Dive Team
Foong Lai Thong
Owner & PADI IDC Staff InstructorFoong, affectionately known as Uncle Foong, is the owner of BlueWaters Borneo Dive Tours. He started diving in the days of vintage gear and loves to share his tips and experiences. Hailing from Ipoh and Melaka, he has called Sabah home since 1992. He founded Blue Waters Borneo in 1997. His passion for shipwreck exploration also led to the establishment of Tec Rats, specializing in technical diving.
Brenda Pladius
PADI Open Water Scuba InstructorBrenda, a proud Sabahan native, discovered her passion for the ocean in 2012. By 2013 she earned her Divemaster certification, followed by her NAUI Instructor certification in 2017 and PADI Instructor certification in 2022. With over 500 students trained, Brenda is a trusted safety guide, mentor, and passionate advocate for marine conservation, especially enjoying teaching junior divers.
Alan Gray
PADI & TDI InstructorAlan has dived all over the world, but made Sabah his home in 2006. An avid wreck diver, he partners with Foong to explore and document shipwrecks in Gaya Island and Usukan Bay. In his past life, Alan worked as an engineer and project manager for an international consultancy. He hails from Fulham, UK, and regularly teaches students and Discover Scuba groups on weekends.